Frame lock single scales

[Haze]

Yup, I like that set up on my frame lock knives. It gives the knife a nice sort of "machinery" look.

I'm very much of oppinion that if something isn't needed then don't use it. Simpler is pretty
much always better, a "bare bones" frame lock is a great example of that I think. :thumbup:

 

[Haze]

I don't think your position that frame lock knives typically have only one scale is correct. That seems a recent thing.

Looks cheap to me, notably when ti is the locking scale material. And where is the savings I'd think such construction would result in being being passed on to the consumer?

I'm sorry I don't follow.

Titanium is rather more expensive to buy and harder to machine than steel or G-10/carbonfiber/micarta. I'm not sure where these monetary saving you speak of are coming from ?

 

[orthogonal1]

I'm sorry I don't follow.

Titanium is rather more expensive to buy and harder to machine than steel or G-10/carbonfiber/micarta. I'm not sure where these monetary saving you speak of are coming from ?

Well, if ti is only on one side, why is this hard to understand.

 

[Haze]

Well, if ti is only on one side, why is this hard to understand.

I mis-read your post, I thought you were saying a titanium locking scale was where the savings were made. There is really only a few companies that use the Ti/G-10 set up on their folders and those knives probably are over priced to one extent or another. The rest of the knives like that are usually pimped knives or full custom so the price is weighed up differenty.

 

[orthogonal1]

I mis-read your post, I thought you were saying a titanium locking scale was where the savings were made. There is really only a few companies that use the Ti/G-10 set up on their folders and those knives probably are over priced to one extent or another. The rest of the knives like that are usually pimped knives or full custom so the price is weighed up differenty.

That and "custom" knives.

I see little gain from this ti/composit construction.

 

[Loneriderz]

I only buy full titanium framelocks... Odd to pay so much for a half-half handle when G10 is so much cheaper.

 

[AMRaider]

I prefer Ti (Grade 5) on both sides. The knife feels more balanced in the hand, and I like greater strength that Grade 5 Ti has to offer (compared to G10). The symmetry of Ti on both sides also a certain appeal to me.

However, G10 does have its place in that it is lighter than Ti and, when properly textured, offers greater grip.

 

[gundude73]

i think they both look good, just as long as it has good lockup

 

[mnyshrpknvs]

I just bought a Benchmade 755 that has a partial scale with the Ti frame on the lock side, and full scale on the other. This is the first of its kind for me. I'm very impressed and wouldn't hesitate to buy another from the right company. I will say though, I prefer full Ti Frames.

 

[Phillip Dobson]

My OD-1 only has one scale and I really like it (I'm carrying it today). I like that there is a distinct "show" side. This particular knife is very clean on the scale side and shows it off well. Having only one scale also opens up more options for material. I don't need to have a matched set of scales, so I can pick something really nice.

I do prefer it when the scale side has a liner of some sort. I like having the extra strength of the liner when using natural scale materials. I'm sure that G10 is plenty strong, but it still feels a little unfinished.

Phillip

 

[jec006]

I agree that the side opposite the lock should have a liner of some sort, but I think that there are alot of knives that look really good with one scale.